Visit Milton Keynes
With some of the most exciting leisure activities and best entertainment experiences in the UK, Milton Keynes is a city that's unique. Where else can you try indoor skydiving, snowboarding on 'real' snow, cable waterskiing and the thrills of an adventure ropes course all within 5 minutes of the city centre?
Milton Keynes was designated as a new town in January 1967. The vision for Milton Keynes was both bold and imaginative - to build an exciting new city that would preserve the past and embrace the future. Today, that vision has real substance. Milton Keynes is an attractive, thriving city with a population of approximately 228,400 people and a 'can-do' spirit that will ensure the city's continued success.
When you visit Milton Keynes you'll never be short of something to do. You can 'shop 'til you drop' in the renowned undercover shopping centres or find fun and excitement for the whole family - whether it's climbing, ice skating, toboganning or simply relaxing and unwinding in our 4,500 acres of woodlands, lakesides and parks. Perhaps you'll enjoy exploring the city's rich culture and heritage, or take part in some of the most thrilling sport and leisure activities the UK has to offer.
This cosmopolitan city, right in the heart of the UK, offers many wide-ranging experiences for all ages to enjoy. Visit for the day, make a weekend of it or stay for longer and discover what makes Milton Keynes different.
For more information on visiting Milton Keynes contact Destination Milton Keynes, the official provider of tourism services for Milton Keynes and the surrounding area.
Last updated Oct 08
